No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.

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WELCOME TO GHANA REFUGEE BOARD

The Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) was established with the promulgation of the Ghana Refugee Law, 1992 (PNDCL 305 D) and consists of the Board with stakeholder institutional representation.Ghana Refugee Board works with UNHCR, to coordinate international protection and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in the country.

H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA

Mr. Ambrose Derry

MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR

Prof. Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah

GRB CHAIRMAN

Dr. Kofi Anani

GRB EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

About us

The Board is the decision making body and there is a Secretariat, which advises the Board and implements the Board’s decisions. Ghana Refugee Board works with UNHCR, to coordinate international protection and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in the country.

Our Skills

Counseling

Camp Management

Documentation

Advocacy

Verification Exercises

About Ghana Refugee Board

The Board exist as a lead agency coordinating all activities relating to the protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems in the country in a professionalized manner to ensure national security and enhance good governance.

The primary objectives of the board is to receive refugees/asylum seekers, determine their status, provide shelter and generally protect/safeguard their rights and well-being. Towards this end, the Board:

FUNCTION OF THE BOARD

GHANA REFUGEE BOARD (GRB) MANDATE

The Ghana Refugee Board is tasked with coordinating all activities relating to the management and care of refugees in Ghana. It is the sole agency mandated to grant refugee status to persons seeking asylum in the country.

CORE ACTIVITIES OF GRB

The GRB generally manages the refugee programme in Ghana. In order to ensure that Government is abreast with all activities and issues in the refugee programme, the GRB signs an annual tripartite project sub-agreement with UNHCR and implementing partners.

Our Refugee

The Ghana Refugee Board is charged with the management of activities relating to refugees in Ghana. It is under the control of the Ministry of the Interior. Any person or group of persons who intends to visit any of the refugee camps must contact the Ghana Refugee Board for a written permission before visiting any of the camps.

Refugee Success Story

Kwao, 54 years old: “Memories are all that reminds me of what life was back in Cote d’Ivoire, memories that I hold dear but look meaningless now. I miss everything about home. I miss my frequent trips between Alepe, my hometown and Abidjan. In Alepe, a town just 60km away from Abidjan; I was a landowner.

Seamstress Adel, 58 years old: “Back in Cote d’Ivoire, I was a trader and a seamstress. I also run a restaurant. I loved engaging people and these activities gave me the opportunity to meet lots of them. In my shop, I sold bags, jewelries, shoes and dresses. Most of my customers were people from the community and they were friendly. However, there were a couple of others, who will intentionally get on your nerves.

mother-cook-traderBona, 33 years old: “Cooking is one of my greatest passions; I never get tired of cooking. I always prepare foods for my family and friends who come over to visit. However, not too long ago I started enterprising my skills. One day, a friend who had come to visit me suggested I market my skills and prepare something for sale.

Husband-journalist-farmer Ferdi, 39 years old: “As a child, I knew I had the talent for talking and entertaining people. My parents, siblings and friends were always amused about the things I said. In school, I was mostly found standing in front of my class during break time and when our teachers don’t turn up for classes, to imitate our teachers and talk about anything that came to mind.

Latest News

Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) Vacancies Announcement.

The Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) was established under the Ghana Refugee Law 1992 (PNDC Law 305D) and tasked with coordinating all activities relating to the management and care of refugees in accordance with the relevant United Nations and the African Union Conventions on protections of refugees from violence, conflict and political persecutions. GRB operates under the Ministry of Interior as the sole agency mandated to grant refugee status to persons seeking asylum in the country.

B/A Regional Coordinator of GRB commends NCS and ADRA.

Jinijini (B/A), June 22, GNA – Mr. Sika Agbesi, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Coordinator of the Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) has commended institutions and organisations who have ensured the socio-economic survival of the Fetentaa Refugees since their arrival in the country.
He appreciated especially the immense humanitarian assistance and relief services by the National Catholic Secretariat (NCS) and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) to the Persons of Concern (PoC) at the Camp.

UN secretary general calls for "solidarity, compassion and action" on World Refugee Day.

With more than 68 million people worldwide displaced due to conflict or persecution — roughly equivalent to the population of Thailand— the head of the United Nations has called for unity and solidarity as a first step to support them. The appeal by Secretary-General António Guterres comes in a video message for World Refugee Day, observed this Wednesday, 20 June.